Basic diagnostic chemical tests for building surveyors

Douglas, J.

Basic diagnostic chemical tests for building surveyors - 1995 - Structural Survey 13(3) 1995, 22-27(6) .

Overview of some of the different types of tests used by building surveyors to determine the condition/suitability of building materials.


ACID IMMERSION TEST
BUILDING DEFECTS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
CHEMICAL TESTING
COMPRESSIVE TESTS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
DURABILITY
EFFLORESCENCE TEST
FAILURES
MASONRY MATERIALS
SALTS ANALYSIS
SAND SIEVE ANALYSIS
TESTING